Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Indian Mangoes

The smaller than usual Indian mango,
unlike the popular Carabao variety, is not a commercially popular Philippine
mango, but it is just as delicious and refreshing. Many Filipinos have Indian mango trees in
their backyards.

And from what I understand, Indian
mangoes contain healthful benefits as well.

Diana Herrington's article, “10 Health Benefits of Mangoes,” for the Care2 Healthy Living newsletter, gives
several reasons why you should have a good, sweet, juicy mango every time you
get the opportunity.

Mango can help prevent cancer, she
claims, and that research shows the fruit has antioxidant compounds that can
help prevent colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.

The fruit is also abundant in
healthful enzymes. Like papaya, mangoes
contain enzymes that help break down protein. The fiber in mangoes also helps
digestion and elimination.

The high levels of fiber, pectin and
vitamin C in mangoes help lower serum cholesterol levels, specifically
low-density lipoprotein or the bad cholesterol.

Mango contains tartaric acid, malic
acid and a trace of citric acid that alkalize the whole body and help maintain
its alkali reserve. And because they contain a lot of vitamin E, mangoes can
boost the sex drive.

Green mango is good for cooling off
when temperatures rise. It may be juiced and mixed with water and a sweetener
to cool down and prevent harm to the body.

Mangoes can boost the immune system
as, Herrington says, it has generous amounts of vitamins C and A, plus 25
different kinds of carotenoids that can help keep the immune system healthy and
strong.

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